Urban Park birding habitat

Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Common Gallinule, Limpkin, and Wood Stork among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

6/2/2026Lovers Key SP1 observed

Red-cockaded Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus borealis

6/2/2026Picayune Strand SF3 observed

Common Eider

Somateria mollissima

6/1/2026Lovers Key SP1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

6/1/2026Marco Island--Caxambas Park1 observed

American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

6/1/2026Lovers Key SP1 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

5/29/2026Rookery Bay NERR1 observed

Eastern Whip-poor-will

Antrostomus vociferus

5/26/20269629 Wilshire Lakes Blvd, Naples US-FL 26.25040, -81.743722 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

5/20/2026Eagle Lakes Community Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

25/31/2026

Common Gallinule

25/31/2026

Blue Jay

25/31/2026

Fish Crow

15/31/2026

European Starling

15/31/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

25/31/2026

Common Grackle

25/31/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

25/31/2026

Northern Cardinal

45/31/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

25/29/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/29/2026

Carolina Wren

15/29/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

25/28/2026

Green Heron

15/25/2026

Mottled Duck

25/23/2026

Rock Pigeon

35/23/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

25/23/2026

Common Nighthawk

15/23/2026

Chimney Swift

15/23/2026

Killdeer

15/23/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park for birding?
The best months to visit Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park?
Notable species at Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park include Common Gallinule, Limpkin, Wood Stork, Anhinga, Great Egret. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park?
Birding at Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park?
Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.